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Former starting linebacker leaving Wisconsin football for transfer portal

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 9:13pm
An upperclassman is leaving the Badgers after being passed by two freshmen on the depth chart this fall.

Democratic Congress members were right to worry about illegal orders | New York Daily News

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 6:40pm
The six Democratic members of Congress, all former military or intelligence officers, were exactly right in their video saying that U.S. troops should not act dishonorably or unlawfully. The questions about a second strike on a supposed drug boat in…

IT'S ALMOST TOY TIME

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 6:36pm
Above: Nine-month-old Payton Jasinski watches from the seat of a shopping cart Tuesday as volunteers with the Empty Stocking Club’s Toy Depot uncrate toys for distribution at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Working in the background are John Jenson,…

Wisconsin unveils new all-black and butter-yellow license plates

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 3:55pm
Efforts to create an all-black license plate have been underway for several years in Wisconsin based on their popularity in other states.

Evers signs bills boosting penalties for child trafficking, impersonating an officer

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 2:05pm
Gov. Tony Evers signed nearly three dozen bills into law Tuesday, one of which requires drivers to slow down or move over for disabled vehicles in many cases.

ICE arrests of Afghans increase

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 1:30pm
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On a recent afternoon, Giselle Garcia, a volunteer who has been helping an Afghan family resettle, drove the father to a check-in with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She warned him and his family to prepare for…

5 reasons to take a proper lunch break

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 12:05pm
When was the last time you took a real lunch break? You know, one where you got up from your desk (even your home desk) and sat somewhere else.

World urged to jointly tackle tangled issues

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 11:45am
The most comprehensive global environment assessment ever undertaken calls for a new approach to jointly tackle the most pressing environmental issues including climate change and biodiversity loss that threaten more than 1 million plant and animal species with extinction.

Wisconsin football blanked by AP All-Big Ten voters

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 11:43am
The Badgers weren't seen too kindly by a panel of Associated Press voters for postseason honors.

Wednesday is the day to ‘Call an Elf’ at Verona High School

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 11:40am
Verona Area High School student council members will take over the phones in the school's front office Wednesday evening to play elf for area children calling in.

Sen. Kelda Roys is best candidate for governor in 2026 election | Michael Herring

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 10:58am
Next year's election for governor comes at a critical time for our state and country. We desperately need someone who understands our state government, the needs of Wisconsinites and how best to be of service to all of us.

Justice allowed to show records

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 10:31am
NEW YORK — A federal judge granted the U.S. Justice Department's request to publicly release grand jury transcripts and other material from Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking case Tuesday, citing a new law that requires the government to open its files…

1 dead after rear-ending snowplow near Pewaukee

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 9:25am
The State Patrol said in a news release that the westbound vehicle hit the snowplow, which was actively clearing snow, near Springdale Road at about 9:40 a.m.

Wisconsin football's most experienced running back leaving for transfer portal

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 9:23am
A productive player intends to leave the Badgers after multiple years of inconsistent playing time.

The Holiday Train returns this week; here’s where and when to see it

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 9:20am
The train features numerous cars with Christmas-themed lights and decorations and one car that has a music stage.

Driver dies in crash near Janesville

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 8:57am
The crash happened about 6:10 a.m. on Highway 14 near South Carvers Rock Road in the town of Bradford, east of Janesville, Sgt. Charles Cowan said in a statement.

Man injured in crash in the town of Milton

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 8:50am
Deputies responded just before 9 p.m. to North Serns Road near Lukas Lane in the town of Milton and found a Chevy Silverado that had crashed into a tree.

Empty Stocking Club will be handing out joy at the Toy Depot this week

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 8:00am
On Tuesday, a giant exhibit hall at the Alliant Energy Center will be transformed into a child's dream.

Wisconsin State Journal readers have given over $183,000 for children’s toys at Christmas

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 7:35am
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.

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